Apprentice planner, supporting an evidence-based understanding of infrastructure systems to inform risk, resilience, and protection planning through the lens of sustainability.

I am serving as a co-instructor and research assistant for a summer research opportunity course in the Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment. My primary duties include assisting in the design, implementation, and impact evaluation of a new urban food forest located directly within the University of Toronto Mississauga's campus to further the university's sustainability efforts. The urban food forest will serve as a nature-based solution to several local environmental and community… Show more I am serving as a co-instructor and research assistant for a summer research opportunity course in the Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment. My primary duties include assisting in the design, implementation, and impact evaluation of a new urban food forest located directly within the University of Toronto Mississauga's campus to further the university's sustainability efforts. The urban food forest will serve as a nature-based solution to several local environmental and community challenges including the urban heat island effect, biodiversity loss, and climate-vulnerable food systems. Show less

As a sustainability intern at Area One Farms, I provided services as a research analyst for sustainable agriculture strategies, agriculture carbon offset projects and climate projection models. I produced a comprehensive knowledge sharing document for regenerative agriculture practices in Canada. Further, I worked with Area One Farms' team to update internal ESG guiding documents and establish key performance indicators for responsible farmland investing.

At a medium-sized commercial printer, operated computer numeric controlled (CNC) cutter and laser engraver and improved operations’ technical knowledge of machine-software interfaces. Assisted the Production Supervisor in daily operations, allowing me to hone communication, organization, and project management skills in the planning and production phase of several large-scale printing projects. Liaised with customers to fulfill orders, developing key communication skills including listening… Show more At a medium-sized commercial printer, operated computer numeric controlled (CNC) cutter and laser engraver and improved operations’ technical knowledge of machine-software interfaces. Assisted the Production Supervisor in daily operations, allowing me to hone communication, organization, and project management skills in the planning and production phase of several large-scale printing projects. Liaised with customers to fulfill orders, developing key communication skills including listening, empathy, and clear verbal communication Show less

Consulted with farmers across Ecuador in the form of interviews to identify vulnerabilities to climate change and barriers to adaptation for farmers. Furthermore, interviews provided useful input in the development of indicators of agroecosystem resilience (AER) to climate change at a local scale. In conjunction with consultation data, a literature review revealed that the development of climate resilient agricultural in Ecuador is limited by a lack of socio-cultural and political pressures on… Show more Consulted with farmers across Ecuador in the form of interviews to identify vulnerabilities to climate change and barriers to adaptation for farmers. Furthermore, interviews provided useful input in the development of indicators of agroecosystem resilience (AER) to climate change at a local scale. In conjunction with consultation data, a literature review revealed that the development of climate resilient agricultural in Ecuador is limited by a lack of socio-cultural and political pressures on farmers to adopt alternative practices that value agroecological processes Show less